- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 8 Key limes, juiced
- 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Combine onion, Key lime juice, and tequila in a large skillet over high heat; saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add shrimp, green bell peppers, cilantro, and cayenne pepper; cover and simmer until shrimp turns bright pink, about 7 minutes.